A journey towards Allāh
A sacred and nourishing space rooted in traditional Islamic knowledge, spiritual connection and emotional well-being — founded to help seekers, especially women, reconnect with their Rabb in a balanced and heartfelt way.
The Markaz
More than an academy — a movement towards wholeness
Markaz Al Midād was founded on a simple conviction: that sacred knowledge should reach the heart as well as the mind, and that women should be able to study seriously without dismantling their lives to do it.
Midād (مداد) means ink — the ink of the scribe, of the scholar, of the student copying out what she has been taught. It is the material of transmission: the means by which knowledge travels from one heart to the next.
Every course here is designed for study at your own pace, in your own space, without the pressure to perform but with the intention to transform.
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- courses and programmes
- 5
- fields of study
- Free
- recorded lectures on YouTube
Fields of study
Five strands, one path
Arabic opens the Qurʾān, Fiqh gives the Seerah its application, and Tazkiyah keeps all of it connected to the heart.
Qurʾān & Tajwīd
Recitation, word-by-word meaning, and contextual tafsīr.
Browse coursesSeerah & Ḥadīth
The life of the Prophet ﷺ and those who carried his light.
Browse coursesFiqh & ʿAqīdah
Rulings for daily life, and the foundations of belief.
Browse coursesArabic Language
From grammar to comprehension of classical texts.
Browse coursesTazkiyah & Tarbiyah
Purification of the self, discipline, and raising children.
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Faith-based learning that speaks to the mind and the heart.
The founder
Ustādhah Ummqaariah
ʿĀlimah · Fāzilah · M.A. Islamic Studies · M.A. Clinical Psychology
A dedicated Islamic educator and spiritual mentor who integrates sacred knowledge with the emotional and psychological realities of today. Her training spans both Islamic scholarship and clinical psychology — a combination that shapes everything taught here.
She is also the founder of Al Qawareer, the Markaz's wing for women's emotional and psychological well-being.
The healing wing
Al Qawareer
Qawārīr means glass vessels — from the Prophet's ﷺ instruction to be gentle with them. A space for women seeking clarity, emotional healing and spiritual growth.
From private counselling to sisterhood retreats, Al Qawareer holds space for women in their silent struggles — without asking them to simply have more ṣabr.
Students
Words from those who study here
“I never thought online learning could feel this intimate. The way deep Islamic concepts are taught with clarity, compassion, and emotional relevance—Markaz Al Midad became a safe space for both my intellect and heart. It changed how I connect with Qur’an and myself.”
“I was hesitant at first. But one session in, I felt heard like never before. Her ability to merge clinical insight with Islamic wisdom is rare. Every session left me lighter, clearer, and spiritually more grounded.”
“I’ve done therapy before, but this was different. It wasn’t just healing emotionally—it was reconnecting spiritually. She sees through the layers and gently helps you do the same. I’m no longer numb—I’m aware.”
“What I loved most about the Tajweed and Qur’an classes was the personal feedback. It wasn’t robotic—it felt like my teacher genuinely cared about my growth. The environment was motivating, yet soft and understanding.”
“I joined the Tafseer course just to understand the Qur’an. What I didn’t expect was how it would help me understand myself. There’s something deeply healing in the way knowledge is taught here—with beauty, depth, and care.”
“the course was very good, and helpful to me for helping myself emotionally”
Begin when you are ready
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